Manchester residents aged 60 or over, as well as children and teenagers up to 16, can benefit from free swimming slots in several municipal centres.

Conditions of access

People over 60 can participate for free in the “Swim for All” and “Swim for Fitness” sessions throughout the year. Young people up to 16 years old benefit from “Swim for All” sessions during school holidays and at selected schedules on weekends during school periods.

Participating pools include Abraham Moss, Arcadia, East Manchester, Hough End, Manchester Aquatics Centre, Moss Side and North City.

A free card required

You must have a free MCRactive Pay As You Go card that matches your age. The scheme is reserved for people residing in the Manchester City Council area.

Registration and booking can be made on the Better UK app, on the Better website or directly in a centre. Seats are not always guaranteed for people who arrive without reservation. It is therefore preferable to consult the program of the chosen center before leaving, because the schedules can change.

Category : Health and families
Tags : Manchester, free swimming, children, seniors, MCRactive, sport, health
Direct sources : Better Manchester, Manchester City Council